The Sacralization of History in Modern Eastern Europe: Introductory Remarks
Abstrak
The introduction contextualizes case studies presented in the chapters by providing conceptual reflections on the importance of sacralizing history in modern East European societies. It defines key terms such as “securitization,” “sacralization,” “secularism,” and “post-secularism.” Ultimately, it concludes that the sacralization of history tends to occur predominantly in regions where there is a fundamental social consensus, be it positive or negative, regarding the past, particularly during times of crisis. Conversely, this phenomenon can also manifest in countries where intense political controversies surround the interpretation of history. Central to this process is the societal sense of insecurity and the active involvement of mnemonic actors in propagating religious imagery.
Penulis (2)
Liliya Berezhnaya
Heidi Hein-Kircher
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Bahasa
- en
- Sumber Database
- CrossRef
- DOI
- 10.5117/9789048570171_ch01
- Akses
- Open Access ✓